Tidbits on Food & Dining in the Albany, NY Capital District

Month: March 2017

There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in the Capital District, but truthfully not many that I love. I tend to group Chinese places into a few buckets, each of which I crave from time to time: greasy and cheap to-go places, Americanized sit-down restaurants (places like P.F. Changs or the Plum Blossom), and more… Continue reading Timmy’s Chinese

The Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe is a hidden gem of small town charm in the northern reaches of Columbia County. Nestled in the little hamlet of Old Chatham (not the Village of Chatham, which is more to the east), it’s just far enough from the bustle of the core Capital District for some peace and… Continue reading Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe

When most people think of Western NY regional cuisine, they think of buffalo wings. And for good reason – the wings in Buffalo are undeniably better than those in the Capital District. A friend recently asked me what the difference was, and it was hard to put my finger on the specific quality that separates… Continue reading Buffalo: Chicken Finger Subs

I’m a firm believer that food doesn’t need to be expensive to be good. I usually steer away from the highest priced restaurants in the area, not only because I often don’t think it’s worth the expense, but also because there are so many great places to eat in the Capital Region with a mid-level… Continue reading Chez Nous